The Grand Ole Opry today unveiled its new daytime backstage tour, including a new immersive film in a custom-built theater, The Circle Room. Hosted by Opry members Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, the film experience takes fans on an emotional, heartfelt journey through the eyes of the artists …
Read More »Rodney Crowell Features Some Big Names On His New Album “Texas”
Grammy winner Rodney Crowell explores his Lone Star roots with an eclectic cast of all-star friends on TEXAS, his adventurous new album of collaborations due August 15th. Crowell will be celebrating the album’s release by returning to SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country channel to host a special show devoted to his …
Read More »Carrie Underwood, Chris Janson, Travis Tritt Helping Opry Kick Off CMA Fest
Grand Ole Opry members Carrie Underwood, Chris Janson and Travis Tritt are helping the Grand Ole Opry kick off its CMA Fest week with two shows on Tuesday, June 4 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. As has become a popular Opry tradition, a free Opry Plaza Party will begin earlier in …
Read More »Stars Are Stepping Up For John Berry
“We All Come Together” for John Berry and Music Health Alliance, a benefit concert scheduled for April 23 at City Winerywill raise money to offset the medical expenses not covered by insurance for John Berry, who was diagnosed with throat cancer in January. A portion of the ticket sales will …
Read More »Grand Ole Opry Celebrates Del McCoury’s 80th Birthday
The Grand Ole Opry honored Opry member and beloved bluegrass legend Del McCoury in celebration of his 80th birthday with a special “Grand Del Opry”show last night. McCoury, who turned 80 on February 1, was joined on stage by members of his award-winning Del McCoury Band plus friends including Dierks Bentley, …
Read More »Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story Premieres At HOF
Last night, the stirring biographical documentary, Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story, premiered at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The film tells the story of Michael Cleveland, an iconic and sought-after fiddle player who has overcome great personal hardship to become one of Bluegrass music’s most revered instrumentalists. …
Read More »The Stars Are Aligned For Michael W. Smith
When the stars align, they surely align, and that is exactly what is happening as country music’s chart-topping group Rascal Flatts, award-winning CCM icons Point of Grace and Phil Keaggy, and comedians Henry Cho, Nate Bargatze and John Crist have all signed on to perform and honor Michael W. Smith …
Read More »Grand Ole Opry to Celebrate Del McCoury’s 80th Birthday
The Grand Ole Opry is set to honor Opry member and beloved bluegrass legend Del McCoury, in celebration of his 80th birthday with a special Wednesday night “Grand Del Opry” February 13th. McCoury, who will mark his milestone 80th birthday on February 1, will be joined on stage for the …
Read More »Renowned Keyboardist Reese Wynans Announces First Solo Album
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans announces his first-ever solo album Sweet Release, a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The album comes following a career that’s spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Sweet Release …
Read More »Mark Wills Becomes Newest Opry Member
Longtime Opry favorite Mark Wills became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry last night during a sold-out performance at the Ryman Auditorium. Craig Morgan, a 10-year Opry member, officially welcomed Wills to the Opry family. “It’s a great honor to be a part of this family as the …
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